Jared Sullinger has one leg an inch shorter than the other

[BleedGreen1989]

I know the title is odd but I just read a scouting report on Sully from almost exactly a year ago projecting him in the lottery but saying one of his weaknesses was durability, specifically back problems because he has an inch difference between length of legs.

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Unimpressive athlete and mobility, lacks great athleticism relative to NBA competition, durability concerns with one leg an inch shorter than the other could lead to lingering issues with his back
 
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Slightly undersized at 6’8″-9” for an NBA post player, but arguably makes up for it in body, strength and length
 
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Forces shots in the paint over defenders and into double teams, tries to barrel through more often than he should with his skill set, further polishing post moves, trusting his face up jumper
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not gonna lie this does scare me a little if this really is the root of his back problems. I thought worst case scenario he'd have some surgery and be all set but surgery wont change the length of your legs.

[rondohondo]

why can't he just get a pair of jimmy shoes to even his legs out??

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VlrWnahTiMo

 

[Who]

Greg Oden had the same problem didn't he? One leg an inch shorter than the other.

Do any other players have this problem?

[Kane3387]

I think at this point someone in the bottom 20s is doing all they can to ensure this guy slides to them.

[BleedGreen1989]

I think at this point someone in the bottom 20s is doing all they can to ensure this guy slides to them.

The thing is is that this scouting report was written LAST year

[Aeacus]

I think at this point someone in the bottom 20s is doing all they can to ensure this guy slides to them.

[dang it], stop pointing out the logical reasons for all these negative rumors to keep appearing right before the draft!

Now I have to start texting and twittering about how he has a bulge on one calf and absurdly short pinky fingers...

[fairweatherfan]

Didn't Oden have this same issue?  I doubt it was the only one but I remember this coming up during the draft.  Doesn't mean the same outcome though, and 21 is a much safer place to take that risk than 1.

[Chris]

Didn't Oden have this same issue?  I doubt it was the only one but I remember this coming up during the draft.  Doesn't mean the same outcome though, and 21 is a much safer place to take that risk than 1.

Yeah, that was one of Oden's issues.  That, and having the body of a 68 year old.

[33_Larry Legend_33]

As someone who was born & raised in Ohio, lived in Columbus - someone needs to check the angles of how they are building sidewalks on that campus.

[Lucky17]

Didn't Oden have this same issue?  I doubt it was the only one but I remember this coming up during the draft.  Doesn't mean the same outcome though, and 21 is a much safer place to take that risk than 1.

Didn't think it was just an inch in Oden's case. I thought one was "measurably" shorter than the other.

[GeorgeV]

Not sure, but if that is the reason of his back problems, should be corrected with an insole to balance the efforts. And then he should be just fine (I had the same issue with my leg)

[Redz]

On the bright side he also has one leg is an inch longer than the other.

[Finkelskyhook]

That would certainly explain his back issues.

[Lucky17]

On the bright side he also has one leg is an inch longer than the other.

You're clearly a "glass half-full" kind of guy, Redz.

[GreenFaith1819]

I really believe that Jared Sullinger is going to make the teams that pass on him pay....